We Know: How Echinacea Works

What is Echinacea?

There are two types of Echinacea that work medicinally-- the leaves of the Echinacea purpurea and the roots of the Echinacea pallida. Echinacea boosts the body's immune system and works best after the onset of symptoms rather than as a preventative cure. It grows wild in North America where it was first used by Native Americans to treat many ills and symptoms. Echinacea can be taken in capsule form, as a tablet, as a liquid, or made into a tea.

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Echinacea?

Echinacea has been known to successfully treat the following:

  • Colds.
  • Fever.
  • Bronchitis.
  • Sore throat.
  • Cough.
  • The purpurea variety of Echinacea is also known to successfully treat skin ulcers, burns, and urinary tract infections. As a post cancer treatment, Echinacea purpurea root can encourage white blood cell production. It also works to boost overall healing and works against infection and strengthens the immune system.

Who should avoid taking any forms of Echinacea?

Those with the following conditions shouldn't take Echinacea:

  1. HIV/AIDS.
  2. Leukemia.
  3. Lupus.
  4. Diabetes.
  5. Rheumatoid arthritis.
  6. Tuberculosis.
  7. Multiple sclerosis.

What are the possible side effects of taking Echinacea?

Echinacea shouldn't be taken for more than eight weeks at a time. When taken intravenously, Echinacea can induce vomiting, fever, nausea, and in rare cases swelling in the face, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and skin irritation.


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